It is revealed that the Lakers have decided on 4 starting seats. Due to James injury, 3 players will compete for the position: Redick prefers Van Der Biao

On October 11, ESPN reported that LeBron James will miss 3-4 weeks due to sciatica. The 40-year-old LeBron has been fighting this injury for more than two months. His recovery from the injury has been relatively slow in the past month, so he has not participated in basketball training.

Also due to LeBron James' injury, the Lakers' starting lineup will be adjusted after the start of the new season. According to NBA reporter Evan Stirry's report, the Lakers' currently confirmed starters are only Doncic, Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Ayton. The fifth person to replace James will be from Marcus Smart, Laravia, and Vanderbilt.

Then the Lakers media asked their fans: Who among Smart, Laravia and Vanderbilt can get the last starting spot?

Judging from the current responses from Lakers fans, more people think it is Vanderbilt. After all, Vanderbilt's size is there, Smart starts with three guards, and Laravia's defensive ability is not as good as Vanderbilt.

As early as October 9, Redick said this in an interview: Vanderbilt's performance in the training camp impressed me deeply. His concentration, communication skills and defensive leadership may have a decisive impact on the Lakers this season. Vanderbilt is likely to get the Lakers' starting seat in the new season.

Vanderbilt also showed excellent defensive ability in the preseason. He even said in an interview: Smart and himself are leaders on the defensive end. Vanderbilt also worked hard on three-point shooting this summer. Abiao was once the Lakers' best forward defender. He is a striker who can defend top defenders. If the Lakers want to recast the defensive system, then Abiao starting in place of James is undoubtedly the best choice.